Most Filmmakers Are Not Satisfied Unless They Are Making A Movie by Jack Perez
Film Courage: Do you have any creative regrets? Like a film idea not followed?
Filmmaker Jack Perez: Well, I think my biggest regret would be not making the movie I am making right now. I mean SEARCH AND RESCUE has been an idea that has been percolating for at least seven or eight years (if not longer). It’s a movie that…(Watch the video interview on Youtube here).
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